Quick answer
Choose a custodian who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, lives near the school, answers in emergencies, has a background check, publishes clear prices and reports to you regularly. Ask the ten questions below before you sign.
Key facts
- Custodianship is lightly regulated, so parents must check carefully
- Look for a licensed professional and written terms
- Ask how quickly they respond in an emergency
Ten questions to ask
- Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?
- How far do you live from my child's school and home?
- Do you have a recent police or vulnerable sector check?
- Who covers for you when you're away?
- How fast will you respond in an emergency, day or night?
- How often will you see or call my child?
- How will you report to me, and in what language?
- What exactly is included in your price, and what costs extra?
- Is there a written agreement I can read?
- Is there a licensed immigration professional involved?
Our answers
Our custodians live in the Greater Toronto Area. We reply within 24 hours, offer a 24/7 emergency line, and publish our prices: $100 per month, no set-up fee, $500 minimum. Our CEO is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
Sources: IRCC, Study permits: Guidelines on minor children. This article is general information and not legal advice. For your situation, talk to our team.
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